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Abraham Worley Tennant 1810–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Aug 1810

Birth Location: Monongalia Co, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 19 Dec 1895

Death Location: Pentress, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Tennant

Mother: Catherine Brown

Spouse(s): Mary Rich

Children(s): John Tennant, Daniel Tennant, Andrew Tennant, Catherine Tennant, Jefferson Tennant, Alpheus Tennant, Louisa Tennant, William Tennant, Minerva Tennant, Marion Tennant, Telura Tennant, Louisa Seals, Morrison Tennant

In 1810, Abraham Worley Tennant entered the world in Monongalia Co, Virginia, United States, born to William Augustus Tennant And Catherine Brown. In 1850, Abraham Worley Tennant resided in District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Abraham Worley Tennant resided in District 6, Monongalia, Virginia. Abraham Worley Tennant married Mary Rich, and had children including Alpheus Tennant, Andrew L Tennant, Catherine Tennant, Daniel Tennant, Jefferson Tennant, John Tennant, Louisa J Tennant, Louisa Jane Seals, Marion R Tennant, Minerva Tennant, Morrison Tennant, Telura L Tennant, William G Tennant. Abraham Worley Tennant passed away in 1895 in Pentress, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1810, Abraham Worley Tennant entered the world in Monongalia Co, Virginia, United States, born to William Augustus Tennant And Catherine Brown.
  • In 1850, Abraham Worley Tennant resided in District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Abraham Worley Tennant resided in District 6, Monongalia, Virginia.
  • Abraham Worley Tennant married Mary Rich, and had children including Alpheus Tennant, Andrew L Tennant, Catherine Tennant, Daniel Tennant, Jefferson Tennant, John Tennant, Louisa J Tennant, Louisa Jane Seals, Marion R Tennant, Minerva Tennant, Morrison Tennant, Telura L Tennant, William G Tennant.
  • Abraham Worley Tennant passed away in 1895 in Pentress, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Tennant
1778–1869
Birth Location: Jakes Run, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Catherine Brown
1787–1862
Birth Location: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Rich
1817–1878
Birth Location: Monongalia County, Virginia, United States
MR

Children(s)

John Tennant
1850–1928
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Daniel Tennant
1838–1895
Birth Location: Clay, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
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Andrew Tennant
1840–1924
Birth Location: New Brownsville, West Virginia, USA
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Catherine Tennant
1843–1923
Birth Location: Pentress, Monongalia County, Virginia, United States
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Jefferson Tennant
1845–1928
Birth Location: , Monongalia, Virginia, USA
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Alpheus Tennant
1847–1941
Birth Location: Monongahiala Co WV
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Louisa Tennant
1839–1923
Birth Location: Pentress, Monongalia County, Virginia, United States
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William Tennant
1836–1848
Birth Location: New Brownsville, , West Virginia, USA
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Minerva Tennant
1842–1936
Birth Location: Pentress, Monongalia, Virginia, United States
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Marion Tennant
1855–1896
Birth Location: Cass, Monongalia, Virginia, United States
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Telura Tennant
1865–
Birth Location: , Monongalia, Virginia
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Louisa Seals
1839–1923
Birth Location: –
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Morrison Tennant
1853–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Abraham Tennant's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Tennant
1810–1895
Birth Place: Monongalia Co, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Augustus Tennant
1778–1869
Jakes Run, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
Catherine Brown
1787–1862
Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Richard (D.) Tennant
1744–1822
Glasgow Glasgow City, Scotland
Elizabeth Haught
1748–1830
Netherlands
Adam Brown
1760–1820
Lancaster County, PA
Christina Statler
1768–1856
Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Tennant
1712–1759
Janet WARK
1716–1799
Peter Haught
1720–1785
Anna Hiel
1723–1747
Hannss Braun
1680–1775
John Sr.
1733–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Tennant
1685–1750
Mary Geisler.
1685–1750
James Wark
1661–1716
Isobel Murray
1676–1716
Johannes Haught
1681–1750
Anna Paff
1673–1767
Stephen Statler
1710–1784

Abraham Tennant's Descendants

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Abraham (Worley) Tennant (15 Aug 1810–19 Dec 1895) m. Mary Rich (15 Apr 1817–08 Oct 1878)
  1. 1. John Tennant 1850–1928 m. Elizabeth (Catherine) Walters 1856–1940
    1. 1. Odd (William) Tennant 1880–1918 m. ANNIE (SYLVIA) Stather 1879–1953
      1. 1. Ruth Tennant 1913–2005 m. Garrett (William) Shields 1911–1975
        1. 1. Dixie Morris 1934–2020 m. Robert (Lewis) Morris 1934–2010
        2. 2. Sylvia (Kathryn) Shields 1941–1986
      2. 2. Fred Tennant 1905–1972 m. Ann Correa 1893–1978
      3. 3. Odd (William) Tennant 1907–1968
    2. 2. Wilber Tennant 1875–1952
    3. 3. Effy Tennant 1878–
    4. 4. Effie Tennant 1878–1907
    5. 5. Alpheus Tennant 1881–
    6. 6. Zoa Tennant 1883–1968
    7. 7. Wilbur Tennant 1876–1952
    8. 8. Infant Tennant 1877–1877
    9. 9. Oddie Tennant 1880–
    10. 10. Icy Tenant 1884–
    11. 11. Alpheus Tenont 1882–
    12. 12. Zora Tenont 1883–
    13. 13. Icy Tenant 1884–
  2. 2. Daniel Tennant 1838–1895
  3. 3. Andrew (L) Tennant 1840–1924
  4. 4. Catherine Tennant 1843–1923
  5. 5. Jefferson Tennant 1845–1928
  6. 6. Alpheus Tennant 1847–1941
  7. 7. Louisa (J) Tennant 1839–1923
  8. 8. William (G) Tennant 1836–1848
  9. 9. Minerva Tennant 1842–1936
  10. 10. Marion (R) Tennant 1855–1896
  11. 11. Telura (L.) Tennant 1865–
  12. 12. Louisa (Jane) Seals 1839–1923
  13. 13. Morrison Tennant 1853–

Abraham Tennant's Timeline

12 Records

1810
15 Aug 1810
Birth of Abraham Worley Tennant in Monongalia Co, Virginia, United States
Monongalia Co, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 40
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 50
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in District 6, Monongalia, Virginia
District 6, Monongalia, Virginia
1863
1863
Age 53
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1864
1864
Age 54
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1865
30 Sep 1865
Age 55
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 60
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 70
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
1885
18 Aug 1885
Age 75
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in Pentress, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Pentress, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
1886
1886
Age 76
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in Clay, Marion and Monongalia, West Virginia
Clay, Marion and Monongalia, West Virginia
1887
1 Jul 1887
Age 77
Abraham Worley Tennant resided here in Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
1895
19 Dec 1895
Age 85
Death of Abraham Worley Tennant in On Dunkard Creek near Brownsville, Monongalia Co, W VA
On Dunkard Creek near Brownsville, Monongalia Co, W VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Monongalia Co, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Member and Institutional Collections
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 039501-042500
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: 1409; Family History Film: 1255409; Page: 309B; Enumeration District: 100
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1694; Page: 312A; Image: 215385; Family History Library Film: 553193
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M653_1364; Page: 249; Family History Library Film: 805364
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 37, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M432_961; Page: 340B; Image: 289
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 37, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M432_961; Page: 340B; Image: 289

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Monongalia, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M653_1364; Page: 249; Family History Library Film: 805364

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1865
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists
    [2] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971
    [3] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1694; Page: 312A; Image: 215385; Family History Library Film: 553193

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: 1409; Family History Film: 1255409; Page: 309B; Enumeration District: 100

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1885
    Event Place: Pentress, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1886
    Event Place: Clay, Marion and Monongalia, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_24; Roll Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1887
    Event Place: Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1895
    Event Place: On Dunkard Creek near Brownsville, Monongalia Co, W VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Member and Institutional Collections
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pentress, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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